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On Dec. 19, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved an agreement with The Springs Resort to accommodate public parking during Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) highway reconstruction project through downtown Pagosa Springs.

LPEA youth tour, scholarship applications now open

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) is excited to announce two opportunities for students in its service area: the 2024 youth tour to Washington, D.C., for high school juniors and scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors and GED graduates. 

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Discussion of county attorney contract delayed

Archuleta County Attorney Todd Weaver was absent from the last regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) meeting held on Dec. 17, delaying discussion regarding his contract. 

KSUT to pause Four Corners Folk Festival in 2025

KSUT Public Radio will pause the Four Corners Folk Festival in 2025, Executive Director Tami Graham announced Dec. 20. She cited a series of factors that have sprung up since the radio station …

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PAWSD files lawsuit against SJWCD, declares intent to sell ranch

Tensions between the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) over the Running Iron Ranch reached new heights last week, with PAWSD filing a lawsuit against the SJWCD and voting to declare its intention to sell the ranch.

LPEA announces arrival of new transformer for Pagosa Springs

La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has announced the arrival of its new transformer to be used in its first new substation since 2008 — a critical infrastructure investment aimed at increasing reliability and strengthening the electric grid for the Pagosa Springs community. 

LPEA to host live webinar to help members save on winter energy costs

As winter temperatures settle in, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is offering a free, live webinar to help members save money on their energy bills this winter. Led by LPEA Energy …

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority donates to local nonprofits

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce its Round Two 2024 Direct Effect Award recipients. In this round, CHFA is donating $1,476,000 to 115 nonprofits across Colorado. The average award amount is $12,835.

Don’t wait: Dec. 15 is deadline to enroll in health insurance that begins Jan. 1

Connect for Health Colorado , the state’s official health insurance marketplace, is reminding Coloradans that Dec. 15 is the deadline to enroll for health coverage that starts Jan. 1, …

Thursday, Dec. 5 , is Get Covered Colorado Day, a day of action designed to encourage as many Coloradans as possible to enroll in 2025 health coverage during Connect for Health Colorado's annual open …

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PSSGID approves ordinance authorizing bonds for sewer repairs

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council, acting as the Pagosa Springs Sanitation General Improvement District (PSSGID) board, approved the second reading of Ordinance 20, allowing the …

Since 2017, the local nonprofit organization Build Pagosa has been supporting fun, meaningful educational experiences for Pagosa Springs High School (PSHS) students while addressing the skilled labor shortage in Pagosa Springs and Southwest Colorado. 

Canvass board members in seven Colorado counties vote against election certification

Canvass board members in seven Colorado counties voted against certifying the 2024 general election results, citing a recent password leak from the Secretary of State’s Office as the reason.

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Town receives Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant

The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced this week that 25 artists and arts organizations across Colorado have been awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. 

La Plata County weather app now available on all platforms

The La Plata County Weather Radar app is now available for Android devices via the Google Play store. Just search “La Plata County Weather Radar.” 

Housing needs assessment survey extended

Archuleta County, the Town of Pagosa Springs and the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC), have retained ECOnorthwest and Western Spaces to conduct a comprehensive housing needs …

Rain, snow could return for Thanksgiving

After a few more days of warm and clear conditions, more mountain snow could be on the way as Pagosa Country prepares for the Thanksgiving holiday — according to forecasts released by the National Weather Service (NWS).

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At a Nov. 7 special meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors voted to reject an offer to purchase the Running Iron Ranch, the proposed site for a future reservoir.

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September sales tax revenue up slightly from 2023

September sales tax collections increased by 0.78 percent compared to last year’s figures, according to reports released Nov. 7 by Archuleta County Finance Director Chad Eaton.

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